Nine newcomers round out the roster, as five out of Troy's six top point scorers return, including senior forward Maddie Tieken, sophomore forward Louise Chenge and sophomore midfielder Jamsine Farhnbauer tallied three goals apiece in 2012 while Thorngren, who set a school record last season with nine assists, added four goals a year ago.

Troy travels to Alabama State on Friday with kickoff set for 7 p.m. in Montgomery. Last season, Troy knocked off Alabama State, 5-3, at home to open the season.. The Trojans are 7-0 all-time against the Hornets, including a perfect 3-0 mark on the road.

On Sunday, Troy wraps up the first weekend of play with a noon match at Stetson. In the team's last meeting, the Trojans shut out the Hatters, 1-0, to conclude the 2012 Trojan Classic. The win marked the first time Troy's first home win over the Hatters; all-time the Trojans are 2-5-1 in the series.

The Trojans open up its home slate at the Troy Soccer Complex on Friday, Aug. 30, at 3 p.m. versus Louisiana Tech in the 2013 Trojan Classic. Admission is free to all Troy soccer events.